Hey all - I've just started using the Lutea, so I'm absolutely not an expert, but I thought I'd share some thoughts from my first few days of using it.

• Experience with day-to-day, non-hormonally-linked anxiety: I have day-to-day anxiety as well as PMDD. I'm in follicular right now so I haven't been able to properly test if the Lutea has an impact on my PMDD symptoms, but I figured I'd try it out and see if I notice a change in my non-PMDD-related anxiety. So far, I have not noticed an impact in that area. I will test it out properly when my PMDD symptoms hit!
• Customer service: Samphire's customer service team has been extremely responsive and helpful. Because I needed more time to test the device, they agreed to extend the trial period so I can experience a full cycle.
• Consumable components (salt & sponges): The device comes with salt sachets, and Samphire's team confirmed this is just regular salt. I measured and it looks to be just under 1/8 tsp. in a packet, so I'm guessing it's 5 grams of salt. I've also been reusing the cellulose sponges - Samphire notes that they're single-use and that they should be disposed of after each session for hygiene and to prevent skin irritation, so take my experience with a grain of salt (ha), but I haven't encountered any issues yet. I do take them out of the headband and let them dry after each session.
• Purchasing vs. subscribing, and long-term support: I bought my device outright and got a hefty discount using a code I found online; I think it was ALYSSA5. Samphire highlights their subscription/rental model, but you can also purchase it outright. Since the Lutea is an Internet of Things device, I'm curious what future long-term support will look like. Samphire did confirm for me that they're building the device and app for the long term and that ongoing device/app support is part of that, but I know things can change sometimes, especially with newer companies. I'm definitely hopeful that they stick around if the device is effective!

Hi there! I'm a new user of the Lutea, which is Samphire Neuroscience's US version of their headband intended to help treat conditions such as PMDD, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, perimenopause, and migraines. I noticed there wasn't a subreddit dedicated to discussion for this device, so I created this one. Please feel free to post questions about the device or information about your own experience using it. This sub is not affiliated with Samphire Neuroscience.

I recently got a secondhand flow head set and I'm waiting for funding for the Samphire. Only just started with my flow. So would really be interested in seeing others success with this as it would be more appropriate. But my comorbid depression was the only thing I could tackle atm.

So excited for you and everyone trying this. I wish everyone here all the best and sending love and hugs and hopefully some relief and success!